Work-Force
A Communications Officer position is being filled in Polokwane. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
This Communications Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Polokwane. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Limpopo.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Polokwane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Polokwane also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Career Growth
Crucially, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Polokwane have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Polokwane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Working in Polokwane
Working in Polokwane means a place within the Phalaborwa mining belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Polokwane office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Polokwane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Polokwane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
Daily Duties
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.